How the latest agricultural tariffs may impact Illinois farmers (with Jonathan Coppess)

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The episode discusses the potential impact of proposed agricultural tariffs on Illinois farmers with expert Jonathan Coppess.

In this episode of the Illinois Policy Unpacked podcast, we sit down with Jonathan Coppess, an associate professor of agricultural policy at Illinois, to discuss the potential impact of recently proposed tariffs on Illinois farmers. With Illinois ranking as the nation’s third-largest agricultural exporter, changes in trade policy could have major consequences for corn, soybean, and pork producers. Join us at IGPA as we explore the historical context of agricultural tariffs, the political chal...

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Guest: Jonathan Coppess

Topics covered

• agriculture
• tariffs
• trade policy
• Illinois farmers

Keywords

• corn
• soybean
• pork producers
• agricultural policy

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Places: Illinois

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